April 21, 2009
MUNCIE, IN – A contract mail carrier and members of his family have been charged with stealing cash and gift cards from holiday and birthday cards sent through the U.S. Postal Service.
Investigators from the Postal Office of Inspector General sought warrants Monday in Delaware Circuit Court 4 for Robert M. Skeen, 38, his sister, Angela E. Skeen, 34, and their mother, Deborah C. Skeen, 57, who all live in the 1900 block of North Manring Avenue, on charges of theft and receiving stolen property.
Robert Skeen allegedly used his access as a contract carrier for the Postal Service to steal money and gift cards to places such as Walmart and Buffalo Wild Wings that were sent through the mail. Investigators found mail that Skeen had rifled through – including sympathy cards – in his trash. Read more
Afterthought: Always include a nice card or personal touch to your Amazon.com Card. It appreciated more than you would think! (Thanks Mr. Bryant for that advice!)